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Whole class reading comprehension resources for chapter 4 of A Kind of Spark by Elle McNicholl. Resource includes: 2 x lessons designed for close reading 26-page PowerPoint 1 PDF inference activity Pre-teaching Vocabulary/exploration of vocabulary Focus on inference and character relationships Extract not included. Suitable for ages 7+ This resource can be used to facilitate thoughtful discussions in the classroom or at home, making it a perfect tool for Autism Awareness Day. It encourages young readers to consider the world from a different perspective, fostering empathy and understanding through the eyes of Addie, a young girl on the autism spectrum. Key features of the resource include: Discussion Prompts: Thoughtful questions that encourage deep thinking about autism, neurodiversity, and empathy. Inference Activities: Exercises designed to develop critical thinking and inference skills, helping children engage more deeply with the text. Exploration of challenging vocabulary: Supporting children in broadening their vocabulary and understanding tricky words in context. Autism Awareness Focus: Activities that promote awareness and understanding of autism in a respectful and meaningful way. Signposting children to more books where the main character is neurodivergent. myteachinghive

Whole class reading comprehension resources for The Wrong Shoes by Tom Percival. Resource includes: 3 teaching PowerPoints for each act. 51 PDF documents Pre-teaching Vocabulary cards Opportunities to develop fluency with a focus on the author’s use of italics Focus on inference and character relationships Exploration of word choices, clarification of understanding, summarising Extract not included. Suitable for ages 7+ It’s not always easy to belong… This vital new novel by the brilliant Tom Percival (creator of the popular Big Bright Feelings series) is a fantastic story allowing teachers to facilitate discussion around child poverty. There’s a bunch of kids in there and suddenly they’re all looking at me like someone who can actually do something, not just some weirdo with the wrong shoes and a rubbish coat . . . Will has the wrong shoes – he’s always known it but doesn’t know how to change it. Navigating the difficulties of home and school when you feel you stick out is tough, but finding confidence with the help and empathy of friends can be all you need to see the way.

KS2 Whole Class Reading Comprehension resources for Not My Fault by Catherine Howe 147-page dyslexia-friendly teaching PowerPoint 55 x printable PDFs A poignant story about family, resilience, forgiveness, and self-discovery. Perfect for Children’s Mental Health Week (3rd -9th  February) How These Resources Can Support Your Class Exploring Complex Themes: Not My Fault delves into sibling relationships, misunderstandings, and coping with challenges, providing an excellent foundation for discussions on resilience and emotional well-being. Encouraging Open Dialogue: The accompanying activities are designed to enhance children’s reading comprehension skills while fostering meaningful discussions about the lasting impact of traumatic events on those who experience or witness them. Tailored for Upper KS2: Our whole-class reading lessons are crafted for upper Key Stage 2. They include a range of reading comprehension skills paired with engaging, hands-on activities that encourage effective book talk. Extract not included. Recommended for age 9+ Year 5/6

FREE Get to know your pupils and find out about their reading habits. How many sustained the habit of reading regularly this summer? How often did they read? What different genres and authors are they reading? How do they feel about reading? Did they get the chance to visit a library or a bookshop? Where is their favourite place to read? Use our free ‘Summer Reading Habits’ worksheet to find out! SPace is also provided for children to design three front covers for their favourite recent reads to help you gain a picture as to what their reading preferences are. Why not blow it up to A3 and keep them in a class folder for sharing?

3 whole class reading lessons based on Chapter 1 and 2 from ‘A Library of Lemons’, by Jo Cotterill Whole class reading, paired reading, lesson 3 – PSHE friendships Reading Skills foci: infer 30-page dyslexia-friendly PowerPoint, 2 x printable PDFs Recommended for age 8+ Extract included Available for £3 on our website.